Castle
The first mention of Trowbridge Castle was in 1139 while it was besieged – so it must have been built before this.
The castle is thought to have been a motte-and-bailey castle, and its influences can still be seen in the town today. Fore Street follows the path of the castle ditch, and its name is given to Castle Street and the Castle Place Shopping Centre.
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